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Continue reading →: The Drinks of Summer 2026
Last summer, I discovered pickle lemonade and it was life changing, so I know just how important new beverages are for the summer season. I also carry over quite a few Dry January options with me past the month they are named for – Olipop, Recess and Ritual all make…
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Continue reading →: Working Moms Summer Blueprint 2026
Here we are, working moms, struggling through yet another Maycember (I’ve got a graduating 5th grader and a 2nd grader getting First Communion – how about you?) staring down the barrel of another summer working but also, still being a mom. This year, our family REALLY took a leap of…
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Continue reading →: Building a Minimalist Summer Mom Uniform
Let’s go a little Steve Jobs this summer, shall we? Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no cost to you. You all know I love to get a ton of wear out of…
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Continue reading →: Top Family Friendly Movies for Big Kids
One of the highlights of our family’s week is Saturday night, because that is family movie night (though, more and more, it does seem to get interrupted with friend plans, which I’m sure we can expect a lot more of as the kids get older). When the kids were younger,…
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Continue reading →: My 10 Favorite Kitchen Staples for Healthy Cooking
Dan and I haven’t always cooked at home or even eaten very well, health-wise. When we first started dating, we ate a LOT of Portillo’s (IYKYK), White Castle and Taco Bell. The first meal Dan ever made for me was chicken on his Foreman Grill that was beyond overcooked. But…
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Continue reading →: Dinners I’m Making This Spring
Every season, I hit refresh on our meal plans. I comb through things I’ve saved on Pinterest (especially in my seasonal recipes section!), check back through things I’ve bookmarked on TikTok and just do some good ole fashioned Internet searches to grab ideas that look tasty, and fulfill our family’s…
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Continue reading →: How I Got My Sleep Score to 100
First of all…HEY! How’s it going!? I have not written in forever, but … 2026 has really been a heck of a ride so far. My whole family started the new year with about 10 days of the flu – we read Harry Potter, watched tons of movies (including the…
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Continue reading →: 5 Lessons Learned from a Year of 10k Steps (2025’s Resolution)
On January 1, 2025, I set a New Year’s Resolution to get 10k+ steps every day for a year (‘Cause, ya know, walking is really important!) I mostly accomplished that. In case anyone out there is still contemplating their goals and resolutions for 2026, I thought I’d share my experience…
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Continue reading →: Less & More’s November Page Turners
Looking for your next read? We’ve got you covered… Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning we get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through our links, at no cost to you. Welcome to Less & More’s Page Turners, a monthly feature featuring all books we…
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Continue reading →: Gift Guide for a Maximalist Mom
Calling all maximalists and the people who love them! Gift season is here so let’s go shopping. I am a maximalist to my core and can spend hours perusing knick knacks and novelty candles. I love bold prints, kooky kitchenware, and all the dopamine decor to the MAX but I…
